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Connect Spoonacular to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn your ingredient list into a complete meal plan.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

A futuristic MCP client docking bay
V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Spoonacular.

  1. 01

    Get random recipes

    This capability provides your agent with unexpected meal ideas when you need inspiration.

  2. 02

    Get recipe details

    This capability pulls complete recipe data, including ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and nutritional facts.

  3. 03

    Find recipes by ingredients

    This capability lets your agent suggest recipes based on a specific list of ingredients you already have on hand.

  4. 04

    Search recipes

    This capability searches the database using filters for cuisine, diet, and nutrition to find specific meal matches.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Fridge Clearing

Tell your agent what is left in your pantry to get a list of recipes that use those items.

02

Dietary Management

Ask your agent to find only keto or vegan meals to stay within your health goals.

03

Calorie Counting

Have your agent provide the nutritional facts for a specific dish to track your intake.

04

Dinner Inspiration

Request random recipe ideas when you want to try something new without searching manually.

Automate a task

Put Spoonacular to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Spoonacular works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Spoonacular to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

949ms average. Fast in production.

Spoonacular is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1104ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
766ms
Slowest day
1104ms
14-day trend
Slowing+20%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Spoonacular, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Spoonacular. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Spoonacular Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qc0ZVpLKXAuqB2Q5GsSUzhVeqpNYSW4UtidHsris/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Spoonacular capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spoonacular-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qc0ZVpLKXAuqB2Q5GsSUzhVeqpNYSW4UtidHsris/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Spoonacular in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Spoonacular owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who wants to offload meal planning and nutritional tracking to an AI agent.

  • 01

    Home Cooks

    Use your agent to manage grocery lists and find recipes based on available ingredients.

  • 02

    Nutritionists

    Hand off the task of calculating caloric and macronutrient breakdowns to your agent.

  • 03

    Health-conscious users

    Let your agent filter every meal suggestion against specific dietary needs or calorie limits.

FAQ

Questions Spoonacular owners ask.

  • 01

    How many requests can I make per day?

    The free tier allows for 150 requests per day.

  • 02

    Can I filter recipes by specific diets?

    Yes, your agent can filter for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, ketogenic, paleo, and whole30 diets.

  • 03

    Does this provide nutritional information?

    Yes, the MCP provides full nutritional breakdowns including calories, protein, fat, and carbs.

  • 04

    How do I use this with my AI client?

    You connect your client to Vinkius once, and you can then use the Spoonacular MCP immediately in any compatible interface.

  • 05

    Can I search for recipes by cuisine?

    Yes, you can ask your agent to find recipes for Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Thai, and Mediterranean cuisines.

  • 06

    What dietary filters are available?

    Spoonacular supports: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, ketogenic, paleo, whole30, lacto-vegetarian, ovo-vegetarian, pescetarian, and primal diets. You can also filter by intolerances like dairy, egg, gluten, peanut, sesame, and soy.

  • 07

    Can I get full nutritional analysis for the recipes?

    Yes, every recipe includes a comprehensive nutritional breakdown including calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients.

  • 08

    Is there a limit to the daily requests on the free tier?

    Yes, the free tier allows up to 150 points (requests) per day.

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